{"collection":"time","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/time/crt/index.htm","path":"time/crt/index.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/time/crt/index.htm","text":"| | Christmas in Ritual and Tradition by Clement A. Miles [1912] | \nThis is a study of the origin of modern Christmas in ancient pagan traditions, how the festival was adopted by Christianity, and its evolution through history. Miles includes descriptions of folk-lore related to the Christmas season from a wide range of European countries, including an extensive collection of folk songs. It is important to learn about these traditions to remind ourselves that before Christmas became a hyper-commercialized festival of consumption, it was a joyous celebration of renewal and friendship.","title":"Christmas in Ritual and Tradition Index","type":"page"}